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3.5
1375 Reviews (1375)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
590
3 Stars
313
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
85
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
73.0%
Recommend this course
1077 out of 1375 reviews
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3.5
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.8%
Recommend this course
48 out of 65 reviews
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3.5
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.3%
Recommend this course
74 out of 101 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-regarded 19th hole restaurant consistently earn praise from returning golfers. The course layout offers an engaging mix of easy and challenging holes at an affordable price point.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6072 yards
Slope 123
Rating 69.5

Links of Sandpiper in Lakeland offers a traditional links layout that sprawls across rolling terrain. The course is player friendly enough for players of all skill levels to enjoy but it has enough challenges for more advanced players as well. The course is anything but flat, and the ups and downs are the most challenging element you'll encounter. The small, undulating greens and narrow landing areas off of the fairways demand accuracy. Combined with elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers, proper club selection and course management also play important roles. Picking the right lines from the tees into the greens requires careful thought. You'll face a few blind shots thanks to the rolling terrain and there are also several bunkers strategically placed along the greensides. Links of Sandpiper's final four holes are the toughest stretch.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis
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3.5
1375 Reviews (1375)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Brunch 9
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 33
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 39
Seniors 31
Beginners 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Worth the Drive 8
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be a great course

Greens and Fairways were in great shape. Cart paths need allot of work. Hole 16 is brutal. Tee boxes could use some loving. All in all my son snd I had a good time. Ps to many holes with blind shots. One hole a ball hit the top of my cart while we were sitting in it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/20/2023

Hi, Donald7422200. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandpiper

The course itself is decent. The greens were in very good shape. My disappointment with the course was the fact that the front 9 was closed due to maintenance. This fact was not flagged when I booked the round and the staff member in the pro shop had no explanation. He also stated that the back 9 was to be closed the following day so I checked GolfNow but there was still no flag. I’ve had experience with this course failing to flag events before as I booked one time and arrived to find our tee time fell during a tournament or a league we and were 45 minutes late starting our round that time. I like the course but will contact them prior to booking in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/20/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u000004747723. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Links of Sandpiper, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much Improved

I first played this course in 2006. The best description was a cow pasture. Since the new owner took over, his mission has been to make this a playable yet challenging course, which he has done!

He has changed the course to be more playable, and with less wait times except, of course, at peak times.

I'd make one suggestion, especially to those who were the most critical of the course conditions...fix your divots and ball marks!

And for those who don't like the layout, I love it! Its a challenge to have to drive your ball to a difficult fairway placement to have a shot at the green. That's golf!

My 3rd suggestion is for those who think they're good enough to play the championship tees - you probably aren't that good. How do I know? I've played behind you. You're holding the rest of us up.

Sorry for all the venting. They've done wonders with this course and it's well worth playing! I should know, I drive all the way from s Tampa and my partner drives from Oviedo.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/20/2023

Hi, Wayne1353313. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens, bad layout

The course appea5s to be continually changing due to land grabs for building new homes. Only good thing was the greens. They were the best I have played on all year. Will not return to this course anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hi, sargeg. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Nice layout with challenging lay ups and penalties for errant shots. Greens getting better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/20/2023

Hi, jumpjohn. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course

I always enjoy this course. The layout is perfect for old guys like me and yet challenges some of the better players, The greens are in very good shape,better than some of the other local courses and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I will play here as often as I can ,specially in the summer when is not too crowded.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you for your review, Franzua. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

3rd time not the charm

I’ve held off posting a review until I played the course a few times. Every time I’ve play this course I remember why. The course management, is very poor greens are in terrible shape. The fairways are covered in crab grass. And lastly the pace of play between the members to the over booker tee times gets out of hand. Definitely go to a better course and play where they care about the course and the players experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Way under rated course,

the greens are in fantastic shape, staff is awesome. Had probley the best fish fry since i left WNY ever.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you for your review, u314162894243. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Could be a little Gem but needs more work.

I’ve played here a ton. It’s descent but needs some love. Please fix the par 5 along the road. It makes no sense and is in awful shape . . the greens are in good shape but need more work. . A few tee boxes need work but overall not bad. I prefer here over the other cheaper courses In Lakeland. For the rate it’s worth playing. Just don’t have big expectations .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Hi, johnny4875! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Couse is getting shabby

We have played this course many times but it has been 1 month since we visited. I usually brag to others that the course is always in good shape but I am disappointed to say that the course was not in very good shape. The tee boxes are tough and fringe around the greens is getting covered with a lot of tiny white flowers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/16/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314160489780. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Links of Sandpiper, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 107
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

interesting

Back nine very interesting first time out. Lots of hidden hazards, but a fun time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Hi, catdawg. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Links of Sandpiper, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

J rob

Greens was in great condition. Some construction going on but don’t really effects play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, JRobles67. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good day, good time

Course in good shape with greens not really fast.

Played in 3 and a quarter hours. Expecting rain later in the day so that could explain no back ups.

Always enjoy the course one of my favorites.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Hello, bezzerdam. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Links of Sandpiper. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful greens

The greens at this golf course were very well maintained. They are not the largest of greens in the area, but they sure roll nicely. The fairways, however, could use some attention. Because it does not have a driving range, but does offer a meant to hit into to warm up. Nice staff and good food at the bar!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Hello, tjp5484. Thank you for visiting us at Links of Sandpiper. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent course, a little tight

Fun little course. Fairways are surrounded by houses, though, so you have to be good off the tee box as to not be in someone's yard. Tee boxes and greens are also pretty close together, so be careful of other golfers on your approach shots. Pace of play was good, but I think it was a bit of a slower day. Fairways were dry, but apparently there was a drought around the time I was there. Greens were surprisingly nice. Layout is pretty fun, some interesting looks with elevation as well.

Good course for a casual round with friends. Price cant be beat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/20/2023

Hi, u314163809326. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/20/2023

Hi, children18. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course with dood employees

Everyone working there was great. But the course layout is very compressed. Often times you are hitting at a green that is within a few yards of the next tee box. If youre not a consistently accurate golfer, this can be a little dicey. The course maintenance itself was fair; lots of fairways that played more like sand. It was a very fun afternoon and would recommend. The staff alone are worth the visit

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/20/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314159862475. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Links of Sandpiper, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/20/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good greens

All of the greens were in good shape... The fairways, not so much. Hopefully rain will come soon to bring the fairways back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Hi, Tuesday2021! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Links of Sandpiper!

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